Meanwhile, Shawn Storm who is also a member of the Vybz Kartel led Portmore Empire is to face an identification parade this afternoon. Shawn Storm, who has been in and out of police custody, turned himself in last Tuesday after being sought.

Since parting ways with his former manager, dancehall artiste Khago says he has been getting much buzz overseas.

Speaking with THE STAR, shortly before leaving for Philadelphia on Friday, Khago said he has been getting numerous overseas shows. In recent times, he said he has done several shows in Washington DC, Bronx and England. In addition, he also has shows lined up for Antigua, St Lucia, Fort Lauderdale, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Boston where he will perform at the Hot 97 show alongside several other hip-hop acts.

"Everything is a growing process, just like in Jamaica when you launch out for the first time," he told THE STAR.

Earlier this year, Khago severed ties with Paul 'Bankey' Giscombe. At the time, Khago said: "Mi hardly a get no show, an' just one month ago mi fly for the first time, months after mi have the Nah Sell Out Mi Friend Dem, the biggest song inna Jamaica fi 2010."

He said that he is now writing better music. "Right now, mi heart calm down so mi kinda a find some better songs," he said.

Evidence of this, he said, can be found in the fact that Tun Up Mi Ting on the 'Overproof' rhythm is doing well overseas and is now on New York's Hot 97 FM.

"I am finally getting to go out in the world and perform for my fans overseas, and doing radio shows in New York, Boston and Connecticut, and more people are listening to and getting to know Khago. The other day I was in New York and hear dem play Tun Up De Ting on the HOT 97 radio station and it was a great feeling, the thing gone international now," he said in a release.

Khago said other songs like Blood A Boil and If This Is Not Love are also doing well.

The entertainer who is a member of the Vybz Kartel led Portmore Empire, turned himself into the police on Tuesday after being sought. Shawn Storm is currently at the Constant Spring lockup and is expected to face an identification parade.

Shawn Storm’s attorneyMichael Deansappeared in the Corporate Area R-M this morning with the hope of making an application for the singjay’s release.

The attorney, however, asked Senior Resident Magistrate Judith Pusey to make an order to set the matter for Monday and have a representative from the Constant Spring Police to update the court on Shawn Storm's case.

Thesongwas produced by Jordan McClure of Chimney Records. It is currently number four on the BBC1Xtra Dancehall chart in the UK.

Commenting on the song, Riley said, "I love dancehall and nothing is wrong with a song of this nature. It's something different from what my fans are accustomed to hearing me sing, and I will continue to do more dancehall songs. I am amusicalartiste and people from all over the world are doing different forms of music".

reeling out hits

Riley's UK jaunt saw him reeling out the hits at five different venues. "We did five shows and every show was sold out. What I realised about performing in England was the fact that our music continues to grow," said Riley.

He added, "We did shows in Birmingham, Manchester and in London, and the fans came out ready to have fun". During his sets, Riley performed his current and former hits includingArmageddon Time,She's Royal,Summer FlingandLion Paw.

Riley, who recently covered Beres Hammond's 1980's hitGroovy Little Thing,was excited about sharing stage with the veteran crooner during the UK shows. "I sang with Beres on stage, so that, for me, was one of the highlights of the five shows. We also did a tribute toGregoryIsaacs and Sugar Minott during the performance," he said.

It was definitelyRumours of War at Face-Off Wednesday's. Hard-hittinglyricsflew from ear to ear at Club Riddim, raising the bar of what is to come in the weeks ahead as the competition continues through to December 21, 2011.

The artistes came armed and ready with lyrical ammunition which fired straight through to the end of the night's warfare.

Blazing on the battlefield was Ghetto Billionaire who hails from Portmore piercing lyrical shots against Spontaneous who failed to battle lyrically.

Bemba Stick definitely had the ear of everyone as he clapped lyrics from left to right ripping Caliber that didn't get a chance to fight back.

Excitement spurred for the ladies segment seeing Tassy Wassy and Hyrate attacking their contenders who failed to fire back with hard-hitting lyrics. Hyrate received high ratings with lyrics "gal yuh happiness jus get rob, if mi fi get mi gun and mi figet mi knife mi wi gi you a lick wid mi iron pipe"

The lyrical energy in Club Riddim was so infectious that the lyrically inclined Deva Bratt and lyrical sensation Ryno who were in attendance bolted to the stage popping off heavy lyrical rifles at the Gaza Nation as they referred to the Kartel-led empire.

While Deva Bratt left many shocked faces when he blurted "dem a tattoo all part a dem den when nuh space nuh lef dem wi mek man tattoo him rear end then."

Following the fiery performances of the night was the judge's decision of who will move on to Round Three of the preliminary stage: Madjesty, GhettoBillionaire , Jinsingh, Tassy Wassy, Money Wedda, Bad Spur, Maestro, Serial Killer, Bemba Stick, Lady Hunter, Unknown, Johnny Dangerous,Poison,Hyrate, Phresh and Black Swade were all selected to continue blazing the lyrical fire in the 'Rumours of War'.

The self-proclaimed “World Boss” who appeared in separate courts for a number criminal charges remains behind bars.

Vybz Kartel was this morning remanded in custody until October 31 when he appeared in the Corporate Area R-M Court for a charge of possession of ganja.

The deejay was then transferred to the Gun Court to answer to the more serious charges of murder, conspiracy to murder and illegal possession of a firearm.

A bail application was made for the dancehall deejay for one of his murder charges involving the killing of 27 year old business man and promoter, Barrington Burton in Gregory Park, St. Catherine. The judge has however reserved her ruling until next Wednesday, November 2.

Vybz Kartel is also facing a second murder charge in relation to the killing of Clive Williams who was murdered on August 16, 2011 in Havendale, St. Andrew.

The singjay who is a member of the Vybz Kartel led Portmore Empire turned himself into the Constant Spring police yesterday after being sought.

Shawn Storms’ lawyer Michael Deans tells Music News that the entertainer was questioned by police on Tuesday but hasn’t been charged. Michael Deans adds that his client denies any knowledge of any wrongdoing whatsoever.

Shawn Storm however remains in police custody. Last week the entertainer was listed as a person of interest but was later released by the lawmen after being interrogated.

Shawn Storm along with other members of the Vybz Kartel led Portmore Empire were invited guests on the Entertainment Buzz later this evening. The singjay’s legal saga forced the Gaza members to cancel. The Entertainment Buzz will now feature Jah Dore and Jermaine Michael.

Just returning from a two-month European tour, dancehall artiste Konshens is one of several international acts featured on the popular video game Just Dance 3.
Released earlier this month, Just Dance 3 has more than 45 songs from multiple genres and popular artistes, as well as top Billboard tracks. It features artistes like BOB, Katy Perry, Snoop Dogg, Cee Lo Green, Taio Cruz, Rihanna, Janelle Mon‡e and LMFAO.
The music video game was released on the Wii, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360, with Move and Kinect support, respectively, for the latter two. The Just Dance video game is part of a series published by Ubisoft.
video game linked
Speaking with THE STAR, Konshens says the song which is called Jamaican Dance also features Elephant Man.
"The people from the company that were doing the video game linked me to put vocals on the track. It was done specifically for that," he said, noting he was chosen based on his clarity, melody and lyrics.
A major achievement, Konshens says he is grateful.
"Just another milestone, a good achievement. Time to move on to the next level. I am excited nonetheless because it is a good opportunity," he said.
In addition to being featured on the video game, Konshens says a music video will also be done to accompany the single that will be on iTunes.
Meanwhile, the artiste is still basking in the success of his recent two-month European tour alongside Darrio and his Subkonshus Band. During the tour, they visited places like Israel, France, Austria, Portugal, Germany, Switzerland and Sweden.

Arrangements are being made to have Palmer and Jones brought before the courts shortly.

Kartel is already in jail on murder, conspiracy to murder, and illegal possession of a firearm charges.

He is scheduled to return to court on October 26 on those charges, which are in connection with the July 12 murder of Barrington 'Bossie' Burton, a 27-year-old businessman/promoter of a Gregory Park address in St Catherine. Burton was reportedly killed while standing with friends along Walker's Avenue in Gregory Park.

Kartel, who was arrested on September 30 at a hotel in New Kingston by police from the Flying Squad, is also charged for 4.3 ounces of ganja found at the premises. However, he pleaded not guilty to possession of ganja and is expected to return to court on November 10 on those charges.

( l - r ) Mark Myrie, Buju Banton - File Carrying on his father's legacy, Buju Banton's son Mark Myrie has started producing under his own record label, Markus Records.
The 17-year-old former student of Meadowbrook High School, who goes by the name Markus, said he has been producing for four years but went professional with the craft a year ago.
"I've always had the love for music and I grew up around it ... Especially with my father and the situation, I decide to lift up the banner and continue the legacy," he told THE STAR.
Markus said his father, who is currently serving a prison sentence in the United States, partially influenced his decision to enter music.
"He influenced it 50 per cent because just by being around him and seeing how he does it, plus the success, it just attracted me from I was young. Apart from that, I have a natural love for music. In a sense, I want to lift up the banner and show dem seh things can still gwaan," he said, while reluctant to state whether or not he will be dabbling into recording songs of his own.
While his father was on bail in December, Markus said he got the opportunity to record a song with him that is called Lose Your Love. Since then, he also produced the 'Beating Stick' rhythm that features Gaza Beating Stick by Ryno (formerly Blak Ryno). He said he has also produced songs for DJ Sunshine, Lutan Fyah, KipRich and Calibre, as well as his artistes Humble Lion and Minando.
Currently completing an audio engineering course at Creative Production and Training Centre, Markus said he also plans to release another song with Ryno called Wine Me. In addition, he said he looks forward to working with every artiste in the industry as he does not plan to segregate himself

Andrew Holness and his wife Juliet with their children, Adam (left) and Andrew Jr, after the ceremony.
Jamaica's ninth prime Minister, Andrew Holness, was sworn in during a ceremony yesterday on the lawns of Kings House, St Andrew.
Holness took up the mantle during a well-organised ceremony before a large crowd of well-attired personalities.
In his near hour-long inaugural address, the 39-year-old Holness said that the country was yearning for a new politics to emerge.
"Zones of political exclusion are incompatible with freedom and aspects of our politics are an affront to liberty," Holness said after being sworn.
"It is time to end garrison politics now," he declared.
In an invitation similar to one extended by his predecessor Bruce Golding, Holness extended his hand for Opposition Leader Portia Simpson Miller to walk with him in areas generally regarded as garrison communities.

Controversial MC Nuffyhas recorded a single dedicated to the incarcerated self- proclaimed dancehall hero Vybz Kartel. According to Nuffy, Vybz Kartel is innocent until proven otherwise.

Thesongis calledMuss Come A Road, and is produced by Feather Weight Records on the Gripe Water rhythm, which is soon to be released.

The MC/artiste says that he is a loyal Gaza fan, and he won't switch like many have done since his incarceration.

"Some people are wagonists, I'm a loyal person and Vybz Kartel is a good artiste, and I wouldn't want to see a good talent wasted. Some people just act like they are with you and when trouble tek yuh they disappear," he said.

In the song, which is sure to cause some amount of controversy, Nuffy sings,'Muss come a road Teacha, mi a duh deh one ya fi Adidja, to all a di gangsta wey nuh love informa, push up uno han because uno still sey Gaza.

Ninja Manwho was allegedly knocked unconscious by a prisoner has dropped the assault case.

The veteran dancehall deejay who was reportedly hit in the head with a stone hidden in a sock on August 3, told the Corporate Area R-M Court yesterday that he did not want to pursue the matter any further.

Ninja Man told the court that he wasn't sure if it was the accused who directly threw the stone however, he had blamed him because he was the closest to him. The deejay also explained that he did not directly see the accused man throw the stone.

The incident took place at the Horizon Adult Remand Centre in Kingston after Ninja Man allegedly threw water in a TV set according to the accused.

Ninja Man is currently awaiting trial after being charged with murder along with his son and two others. The deejay has been behind bars since 2009.

Fans who are expecting to seeSizzla Kalonjireturn to the stage will have to wait until 2012.

Sizzla made the announcement after being falsely advertised by some unscrupulous promoters. The entertainer has revealed that he has not authorized any winter tour or shows overseas since his last tour in 2009. Sizzla is also requesting that fake promoters desist from tricking the fans with false promotions of upcoming tours or shows.

Sizzla is currently recuperating following a motor bike accident on August 25 in Runaway Bay, St. Ann where he was left withseveral broken bones and suffered from internal bleeding.

Despite being jailed,Vybz Kartelhas issued a state through his lawyer Michael Deans announcing that the entertainment obligations for Portmore Emipre members are in full effect.

According to the self-proclaimed “World Boss”, Adidjahiem Records is the booking and management agents for Portmore Empire artists.

The release further states that Vanessa Bling (Gaza Slim), Sheba, Tommy Lee, and Shawn Storm are booked and managed by Adidjahiem Records and that any bookings or commitments coming through any other channels will not be honored.

But Vybz Kartel made no mention of fellow Gaza member PopCaan. Recently, Shocking Vibes CEO Patrick Roberts revealed that the company is the exclusive Booking Agency for the “Raving” entertainer. As it relates to management, the Shocking Vibes CEO also indicated that talks are in the pipeline with Papi.

REACTING to a poster circulating on Facebook that suggests that deejay Beenie Man will be performing live at a birthday party event later today at Euro in Miami, Beenie Man's management team is asking promoters to desist.

"The person who is hosting the birthday party is a personal friend of mine and he invited Beenie Man to attend the event, but not to perform. We don't have a work permit, there is no contract, no fees have been paid over. Beenie Man would have made an appearance at the event just to party with the fans and not to perform," Beenie Man's manager Blue, said in a release.

"I was upset when I went to a club and somebody handed me a flyer advertising 'Beenie Man Live' this Friday at Club Euro in Miami. Beenie Man will not be performing at this event," he continued.

Since losing his US work permit, Beenie Man has concentrated his energies on the local market.

PORTMORE Empire artiste Shawn Storm is now in police custody.
The dancehall entertainer was turned in to the police by his attorney Michael Deans this morning.
Police, who have embarked on mission to crack up the Gaza gang which is aligned to embattled deejay Adijah 'Vybz Kartel' Palmer, went to Shawn Storm's mother's house on Saturday in an effort to take him in after he was named as a person of interest.
Police sources indicate that Shawn Storm will be interrogated within 12 hours.
Deans told the Observer that the entertainer has not yet been told why he was named a person of interest.
Meanwhile, Vybz Kartel is expected to answer to murder, conspiracy, and firearm charges later this week in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court.

Popcaan and Mavado ...especially Mavado continues to dominate the local charts with two or more tunes on this listing. Khago continues to show that he is no fluke, he is real...certainly no walk over and definitely is a hit machine. Check out the Latest Top Dancehall tunes in Jamaica as at October 7, 2011 10. One by one - Mavado ft Laza Morgan 9. Jps - Agent Sasco 8. Cheaters prayer - Chris Martin 7. Get Gal - Vybz Kartel ft Russian 6. Only man she want - Popcaan 5. Phone Card - Specialist 4. Duh Road - Mavado 3. Raving - Popcaan 2. Tun up mi thing - Khago 1. Settle down - Mavado

(l - r ) Isaiah Laing, Merciless, KipRich - File Long standing dancehall stage show Sting, dubbed 'The Greatest One Night Show On Earth,' promises to have tongues wagging yet again.
With a host of different controversies surfacing in the dancehall arena recently, Isaiah Laing of Supreme Promotions predicts a night of musical warfare hence the theme 'Rumours of War'.
"The buzz is already in the streets. See, THE STAR already hear suh yu can just imagine," he laughed.
According to Laing, who was chilling with his 'war' team member Heavy D at their 'war office', the public is demanding a lyrical battle and as such, this musical war would be delivered.
"Sting has always had a clash to make it Sting. Our best years at Sting we had clashes. The streets are asking for it. Last year, we tried the church thing and it did not work so we are going back to the real Sting, you can't teach an old dog new tricks," he said. Read Full Article at http://theislandvibes.com/profiles/blogs/kiprich-and-merciless-to-clash-at-sting

VYBZ Kartelpleaded not guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana when his case was called up the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court today.

His female companion Alicia Jackson pleaded guilty to the charge and was fined $500 or thirty days for the offence.

Kartel's attorney,Christian Tavares-Finsonsays the matter is set for mention on October 11.

Vybz Kartel who has been behind bars since last Friday is tentatively set to be brought back to court October 13 for the preliminary hearing into the charges of murder, conspiracy and illegal firearm possession.

GRAMMY Award-winning pop star Sinead O'Connor recorded a new single with famed roots-reggae producer Kemar 'Flava' McGregor last Friday at a Dublin, Ireland studio.

The single, a feminist dance-club reggae anthem, will be released shortly and is to be included on McGregor's Club Dance riddim album this fall.

Reminiscent of her 2005 smash album Throw Down Your Arms, O'Connor's new release will continue her long-time penchant for reggae music, as she will collaborate with McGregor to produce a few tracks for a full-length album to be released in February, McGregor said.

Sinead O'Connor, has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide, and won the Best Alternative Music Performance category at the 1991 Grammy Awards for the album I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got.

O'Connor's last album, Theology, ranked within the top 20 albums charts in the United States, Ireland and the United Kingdom, and was listed on the top 100 charts in France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Canada.

Well, Bounty Killa and Beenie man comforted fans at Killa’s Money Mondays at Club Impulse in New Kingston last night. Bounty Killa and Beenie Man went on stage and declared to fans that it’s a friendly musical warfare as that the two are good with each other hinting that fans should not take it personal.